Health & Safety Advisor
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Health & Safety Advisor
Transport & Heavy Haulage Operation
Skelmersdale, Northwest
£30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
We are currently recruiting for an H&S Advisor to join an established transport and haulage business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to take ownership of the company's health, safety, compliance and accreditation processes, ensuring the business operates safely and in line with industry standards.
Operating a fleet of approximately 20 articulated vehicles and rigid vehicles, the business is seeking an organised and proactive individual to manage day-to-day health and safety responsibilities, working closely with external advisors and certification bodies. The position will be predominantly office-based, with occasional site visits and audits as required.
The Candidate;
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety, Compliance or HSEQ role.
- Previous Health & Safety experience within a Transport, Haulage and Logistics operation
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and workplace compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with FORS and Achilles UVDB accreditation processes would be advantageous
- Experience coordinating audits, certification renewals and external inspections.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
- Confident communicating with employees, external advisors, auditors and senior management.
- A proactive, practical approach to identifying and resolving compliance issues.
- NEBOSH qualification highly desirable.
- Knowledge of ISO management systems, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001, would be advantageous.
- Experience managing training matrices, equipment inspections and statutory compliance would be beneficial.
- CPC Transport Management qualification is desirable
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of health and safety across the business, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practices.
- Work closely with external Health & Safety advisors to implement policies, procedures and continuous improvements.
- Manage and maintain FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) accreditation, including preparing for and coordinating audits.
- Oversee Achilles UVDB certification, ensuring all documentation, compliance requirements and audits are completed.
- Support the implementation, management and ongoing maintenance of relevant ISO certifications, working alongside third-party consultants.
- Coordinate and manage employee training requirements, ensuring all mandatory qualifications, certifications and refresher training remain up to date.
- Maintain accurate training records and arrange renewal courses as required.
- Oversee lifting equipment compliance, ensuring all equipment is inspected, certified and maintained in accordance with relevant regulations, including LOLER where applicable.
- Arrange statutory equipment inspections and liaise with external inspection providers.
- Conduct internal health and safety checks, risk assessments and workplace inspections.
- Assist with accident and incident reporting, investigations and the implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate health, safety and compliance documentation, ensuring the business remains audit-ready.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, workplace safety and operational efficiency.
- Provide wider administrative and operational support to the business where required.
If you have H&S experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.
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